Celebrate UVic’s 50th Anniversary at Homecoming

Established in 1963, with roots in Victoria College and the Provincial Normal School, the University of Victoria has grown to become a leading research-intensive institution with alumni making a difference around the world.

Throughout the 2012-13 academic year, we’ll be commemorating UVic’s 50 years of excellence. It all gets started in September and we want you to be here.

Be on campus September 28 – 29 for the kick-off of UVic’s 50th anniversary year.

Homecoming is part of UVic’s Anniversary Festival and includes special events and activities for alumni and their families.

Catch up with classmates, attend an Alumni Talk, and discover your university all over again. It will be a weekend to remember.

Welcome Tent

The Homecoming and Festival Welcome Tent (outside on the campus, in the Quad, near the Cornett Building) will be your Homecoming and Festival information hub.

Meet university staff and volunteers and sign up for one of the many themed campus tours, or get a copy of the 50th Anniversary Festival Guide. Enter our draws and pick up some swag (while quantities last).

Be keen and think green! Bring your favourite travel mug or water bottle from home. We will fill it up with free coffee, tea, water or hot apple cider while you enjoy some light snacks and learn more about alumni benefits and services.

Alumni Card

Purchase your card at the UVic Photo ID Centre in the lobby of the University Centre any weekday between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Bring your UVic student number and one piece of government issued photo identification. A one-time fee of $15 applies. VISA, MasterCard, Interac and cash accepted.

The UVic Photo ID Centre will be open during Homecoming on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Alumni who purchase an Alumni Card on the Saturday of Homecoming will be eligible to win a Nike t-shirt compliments of the UVic Photo ID Centre. See draw details and enter at the UVic Photo ID Centre.

Birthday Party

Come celebrate the biggest birthday party UVic has ever seen with today's students! There will be cupcakes, activities, music on the roof of the SUB and more. Make sure you sign UVic's birthday card! Organized and sponsored by the UVic Student Ambassadors in partnership with UVic Student Radio Society CFUV 101.9 FM and UVic Alumni Relations.

Cancellation

Event Registration Cancellation Policy

The deadline to notify us in order to receive a refund for your registration is five (5) business days before the event date. Registration cancellations received prior to the deadline may be eligible to receive a refund, but will be subject to a nominal cancellation administration fee. Please note that cancellations received after the stated deadline will not be eligible for a refund, however, under special circumstances as determined by the Alumni Relations office, refunds may be granted. Refunds will NOT be available for registrants who do not attend an event. Cancellations will be accepted by phone at 250-721-6000 (Toll Free 1-800-808-6828) or e-mail (alumni@uvic.ca), and must be received by the stated cancellation deadline. All refunds will be processed after the event date.